A couple of Times Square performers dressed as Star Wars characters were arrested Monday after they hassled a 71-year-old tourist for more tip money, police said.
Casey Braxton, 36, who was dressed as a Stormtrooper and 46-year-old Roberts Williams, geared up in a Chewbacca costume, posed for a photo with the Swedish victim about 3:30 p.m. at Broadway and 45th Street.
The tourist handed the pair $5, but the fictional enemies demanded double that, cops said.
Feeling intimidated, the Swedish victim caught the attention of nearby officers who intervened and apprehended the greedy duo.
They were charged with harassment and aggressive panhandling.
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